East of England
Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in East of England for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 187 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in East of England below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
Over‑18 charity event in Chelmsford featuring a new 10 km trail run, a 10 km social hike and a timed 15 km hike supporting the British Heart Foundation.
Round 5 of the Phoenix Striders Summer Series is a 5k trail at Langdon Discovery Nature Park on 18 Aug 2026 raising funds for local conservation and community charities.
An evening trail race on 21 Aug 2026 covering 10 km with 30 places, limited parking, a tail jogger, finishers coffee and cake, and a limited edition T-shirt included.
A fundraising family 5K colour run at Stowmarket Town FC with multi-terrain routes, colour zones and a BBQ finish, raising funds for the club youth section.
A self navigation trail event along the Colne Valley Path with marathon and half marathon distances, stocked aid stations, cupless arrangements, a pre-race shuttle and optional medal choices.
Trail races of 5km and 10km from Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station supporting Keeping Abreast charity, with medals for finishers, refreshments, and parking where proceeds are donated.
A trail half marathon from Creasey Park across the Dunstable Downs, run mainly on footpaths and bridleways. The self navigated course includes checkpoints and guide runners, a GPX file, on course drink stations and event facilities.
Two self-navigation trail races near Chelmsford on 23 August 2026: an approximately 16 mile hilly Admiral McHilly Trail and an approximately 6 mile flatter Chelmer Trail.
Guided group trail run of 10 km through High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace with groups based on ability. Mostly flat woodland terrain, trail shoes recommended; parking costs £3 and the entry fee is £12.50.
Guided trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest offering 10k and 16k routes with forest facts, wildlife spotting and trail-running tips.
An in-person meet at Star Wing Taproom with a 5k on local fields and trails, plus a live DJ, loaded fries and drinks available.
A last man standing backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop in the grounds of Gosfield School, Essex. Runners repeat the loop on the hour until one remains; the event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a £150 winner prize.
A 15-mile trail race near Danbury on 30/08/2026 featuring 1600 ft+ of ascent, technical singletrack, locally made trophies and cash prizes including a course-record bonus.
MacTuffX Bedford on 30 August 2026 combines ten Xercises with repeated 400 m or 800 m runs across solo, doubles and five-person relay formats.
Charity walking and running event on 30 Aug 2026 with approx 9.5 and 4.5 mile narrative-route courses, unmarked and hosted by Mid Essex Casuals.
Self navigation trail races near Felsted offering approx 10 miles or 10 km with entry from £9 and a sandwich voucher.
September 2026
A sunset trail event at Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes across limestone paths, woodland and meadows. The 10K is chip timed, all finishers receive a medal and the event operates as cupless with water refill points.
A muddy obstacle-course run in Brentwood with 5 km and 1.5 km options, achievable obstacles, finisher medals and post-race wash-downs.
A women only muddy obstacle course in Brentwood, Essex covering 5 km with varied obstacles, wash facilities, a finisher medal and an inclusive, non competitive format.